Clyne hopes to recover in time to appear for his national side at this summer’s World Cup.

The Reds player started light-training in September but has suffered a major setback which may see him out until February.

Manager Jurgen Klopp said: “He was in a good way, running with high intensity but the muscle showed a little reaction. That was not an injury, and usually with a healthy and fit player you wouldn’t even think about it.

“In his case because it was a little sign again from the back, we took him out and it’s a few steps back again.”